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Quinn Hughes Situation In Minnesota Has Mutated From 'When' To 'If'
The Quinn Hughes situation with the Minnesota Wild is getting... a bit uncomfortable, let's say. Analysts and insiders around hockey are pointing out that the conversation around a Hughes extension with the Wild has mutated from 'When' to 'If'. Some… uhhh… rather interesting quotes from @JeffMarek and @KeithKavJr on the Quinn Hughes saga today. 🤨🤨 #NJDevils #MNWild pic.twitter.com/5NxYNp2IsI — Locked On Devils (@LockedOnDevils) August 4, 2026 Insider Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff spoke with Keit...
3 Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Candidates As Changes Continue
The Pittsburgh Penguins are far from a finished product, and president Kyle Dubas has been busy of late, trying to retool his roster on the fly. Since Dubas arrived in Pittsburgh, he's been solely focused on icing a competitive team, while also trying to create a younger core who can take over the reigns once Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang hang them up. The Penguins have made some significant roster changes these past two seasons, and expect much of the same to continue this sea...
Two Contenders Linked To Unsigned Vladimir Tarasenko
Over a month into free agency, one of the best remaining scorers on the market is still unsigned, and two teams look like the most logical fits. Vladimir Tarasenko remains a free agent after posting 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games with the Minnesota Wild last season, and both the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators have been repeatedly linked to him as the market drags into August. Why Edmonton Makes Sense The Oilers connection goes back to a report from Elliotte Friedman shortly after ...
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Facing A Record-Breaking Payday
Matthew Schaefer isn't eligible to sign a contract extension for another year, but the number attached to his future deal keeps climbing anyway. Frank Seravalli's projection, a five-year, $95.5 million contract carrying a $19.1 million average annual value, might be enough to get Schaefer under contract when he becomes extension-eligible next summer. The reasoning traces to the rising salary cap. The league's cap ceiling is set to jump to $113.5 million in 2027-28, which would push the maxim...
Top-5 Philadelphia Flyers Prospects Named For 2026-27 Season
The dog days of summer are upon us in the NHL, and it's time to talk farm systems. Insert, the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers have one of the best prospect depth charts in the entire league, and are starting to mix in some young players to their veteran core, as general manager Daniel Briere has quickly become one of the more aggressive executives in the league. Recently, D aily Faceoff's prospect guru Steven Ellis released his top-five Flyers prospects heading into next season, and had this ...
Senators' Coach Travis Green 'Surprised, Mad' At Brady Tkachuk
The Ottawa Senators are entering their post-Brady Tkachuk era, one that completely caught head coach Travis Green off guard. Green wasn't aware of Tkachuk's intentions during the season, and admitted once general manager Steve Staios got him up to speed a few weeks after the season, Green was very frustrated with his then captain. "It was probably about a month after the season, three weeks that (general manager Steve Staios) brought me up to speed, and you asked me if I was surprised? Oh man,...
Toronto Maple Leafs Involved In Ongoing Trade Talks
The Toronto Maple Leafs are far from a finished product. General manager John Chayka started just a few months ago and has already made a significant impact on the Maple Leafs' roster. From big trades, to free-agent signings, Chayka has put his fingerprints all over the roster. From the sounds of it, talks continue and more changes could be on the way. According to sources close to the Leafs' front office, Chayka remains active in trade talks as Toronto is currently over the salary cap. Chayka...
Veteran Goalie Still Unsigned As Market Dries Up
Cam Talbot remains one of the best goaltenders left on the open market, and he's also one of the last players still waiting for a phone call. Talbot is probably the best free agent goalie still available heading into August. Why He's Still Available The 39-year-old is coming off a rough final season in Detroit, posting an .883 save percentage and a 3.19 goals-against average across 34 games as he lost the starting job to John Gibson. That drop-off is real, but it followed five of his pre...
Islanders Announce Key Front Office Hiring
He was frequently named among the finalists for various general manager openings around the NHL earlier this summer. Now, former Boston Bruins assistant GM Evan Gold has found his way into the front office of the New York Islanders. #Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that the club has hired Evan Gold as Assistant General Manager and General Manager of the Hamilton Hammers. He joins Mathieu Darche’s Hockey Operations staff and will be involved in all facets of the club’s ...
Canadiens' RFA Arber Xhekaj Has Another Suitor, Out West
His name has been out there on the rumor mill all summer, as he's still unsigned as a restricted free agent. Is Arber Xhekaj in the Montreal Canadiens' plans for 2026-27? Some teams have been linked to the pugilistic defenseman, but so far, no trade and no new contract is forthcoming. We're now hearing, per Herb Zurkowsky of The Montreal Gazette , that the Calgary Flames are another team that has had interest in Xhekaj. The Flames are reportedly interested in ...
Report: Maple Leafs Hire Sidney Crosby's Long-Time Trainer, Andy O'Brien
The overhaul of the Toronto Maple Leafs front office continues. According to both Steve Simmons and Chris Johnston, the Maple Leafs are bringing in Andy O'Brien to lead their Sport Performance department. O'Brien's been the long-time trainer of Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, and does bring some NHL experience to Toronto. O'Brien worked with the Florida Panthers during their back-to-back Stanley Cups, and spent a couple of seasons about a decade ago, working in sports science for the Pengu...
Penguins & Canadiens Linked To Offseason Trade
While the NHL's offseason has slowed down considerably now that we're into the legit dog days of summer, that doesn't mean there isn't a big trade coming at some point before training camps open in September. According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens have held trade discussions around either Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell heading to Montreal. The Canadiens have been looking for top-six help, but prefer to find a versatile forward, who can also play down the mi...
Undrafted Defenseman Announces Retirement After 10 Seasons
Brad Hunt is hanging up his skates. The 37-year-old defenseman announced his retirement from professional hockey on Instagram, closing the book on a 14-year career. "Hockey has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember," Hunt wrote. "From dreaming about playing in the NHL as a kid, to living that dream for so many years... I am incredibly grateful for every opportunity, every teammate, every coach, every organization, and every person who helped me along the way." Undrafted...
One Surprising Team Still In Play For Free Agent Vladimir Tarasenko
Vladimir Tarasenko remains the best free agent left on the board more than a month into the signing period, and a return to Minnesota has not been ruled out. The Wild acquired Tarasenko from Detroit last summer for future considerations, and he rewarded that bet with a bounce-back campaign, posting 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games before adding five points in 11 playoff outings as Minnesota advanced past Dallas before falling to Colorado in the second round. Per Pierre LeBrun, there's a ch...
Mammoth's Top Prospect Caleb Desnoyers Suffers Injury At Junior Showcase
Still no word from the Utah Mammoth after top prospect Caleb Desnoyers went down hard in a freak accident on the ice during Canada's final game at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Caleb Desnoyers was in serious pain after this collision. Went straight to the tunnel. #WJSS pic.twitter.com/SHDnhpWMIT — Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) August 1, 2026 The Mammoth's 4th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, he was upended awkwardly from behind by a falling Team USA player, and suffered ...
It's August 2nd And The Avalanche's Cale Makar Hasn't Signed An Extension
Is there trouble in the Central Division? The Colorado Avalanche have been a juggernaut in the division since Nathan MacKinnon hit his prime, and head coach Jared Bednar's system took them to the Stanley Cup championship in 2022. The team has at times seemed invincible, even after being bounced in the playoffs by the Seattle Kraken in 2023. The team has a new challenge with the exit of general manager Chris McFarland , who left for the Nashville Predators' GM job. General Manager J...
Sharks' Michael Misa On San Jose's Future: 'Building Something Special'
Are the San Jose Sharks the team to watch heading into the 2026-27 NHL season? San Jose Sharks forward Michael Misa thinks so. The former 2025 second-overall pick enjoyed a fine rookie season last year, recording 21 points in 45 games, and heading into this season, should be playing a much bigger role among the team's top six. The Sharks have Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith making up their top two core players, but they've also landed the No.2 pick at June's draft, selecting Ivar Stenberg, wh...
Report: Red Wings Organization Furious With Dylan Larkin
The shockwave that rocked the Detroit Red Wings earlier this offseason has yet to be solved. Captain Dylan Larkin dropped a bombshell on the organization that he prefers to be traded before the start of next season, and let's just say apparently, the organization is absolutely furious. Multiple reports have surfaced stating Larkin approached former general manager Steve Yzerman about a trade and referenced the team's direction, and lack of moves over the last three seasons on the reason. Larki...
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Devils' Dougie Hamilton
The New Jersey Devils have made some roster changes this summer, led by new general manager Sunny Mehta. While there really hasn't been a move that's been one to consider a blockbuster, turns out there could be one big trade coming before the start of next season. Defenceman Dougie Hamilton continues to be the best Devils trade candidate heading into the 2026-27 season. Hamilton and the organization got on really bad terms last season, as was in and out of the lineup, and had his name involve...
Top 5 UFAs Still Available in NHL Free Agency
There isn't a whole lot of money still out there to be spent by NHL teams, by most accounts, but there are a number of viable unrestricted free agents still available on the open market. Here, we'll break down the top 5 remaining UFAs. 1. Vladimir Tarasenko, F The 34-year-old Russian forward is not the regular 30-goal scorer that he was for five straight years back in his mid-20s. But he did pop 23 for the Minnesota Wild this past season, while playing just 14:56 of ice time per game, an...
A Pittsburgh Penguins Masterclass: Trading For Your Own Prospects
On March 21, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed goaltender prospect Gabriel D'Aigle to a three-year, entry-level contract. D'Aigle was selected 84th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft by general manager Kyle Dubas and the brass in the front office. While he's no Sergei Murashov, the team made quite the gesture to protect their investment in a prospect who's been below an AHL-tier goalie this season. "It is only because of very unique circumstances that we must say goodbye at thi...
Could Rangers & Kraken Swing 1-For-1 Trade?
The New York Rangers have made no secret of wanting to turn defenseman Braden Schneider into forward help, and one idea that's been surfacing among fans is a swap involving Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright. But according to The Athletic's Vincent Z. Mercogliano , the fit isn't really there. Asked in his offseason mailbag whether a Schneider-for-Wright deal made sense, Mercogliano was skeptical. "I don't think it's a crazy concept, but there are pretty clear hurdles," Mercogliano wrote. "...
Former Stanley Cup Champ Tomas Nosek Signs Contract for 2026-27
After two seasons as a depth forward with the Florida Panthers, 11-year veteran Tomas Nosek wasn't getting any bites from an NHL team in free agency, so the soon-to-be 34-year-old is heading back home to Czechia. Tomáš Nosek se vrací domů! 🏡 Zkušený útočník odešel z Pardubic do NHL v roce 2014. Od té doby nasbíral v nejlepší hokejové lize světa přes 500 startů. V roce 2025 získal Stanley Cup. Nyní se vrací tam, kde to všechno začalo. pic.twitter.com/dDwixfVJ07 — HC DYNAMO PARDUBICE (@HCP...
Hurricanes' RFA Alexander Nikishin Speaks Out On Contract Demands & Trade Rumors
The Carolina Hurricanes have entertained trade offers for impressive young defenseman Alexander Nikishin this summer, according to rumors. Now we're understanding why. According to a report out of Russia, the restricted free agent D-man has named his price, and after just one year in the NHL, it might be a little too rich for the Hurricanes' blood. When asked about rumors that he wants $8 million per season on his new deal, the defenceman smiled and said: 'More.' &nbs...
San Jose Sharks Sign RFA Collin Graf
From being undrafted to landing a $12.75 million dollar contract ($4.25M AAV), restricted free agent Collin Graf has signed on for three more years with the San Jose Sharks. Three more years with Graf! 👏 pic.twitter.com/WVae73KaOD — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 31, 2026 The 23-year-old broke out for 21 goals and 46 points in 81 games this season for the Sharks, with a plus/minus rating of +6, making himself a key player in the team's future, and earning his life-changing deal. The you...
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